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Exclusive Networks names Sergio Amodeo as Finance Chief

Exclusive Networks names Sergio Amodeo as Finance Chief

Tue, 30th Jun 2026 (Today)
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
SOFIAH NICHOLE SALIVIO News Editor

Exclusive Networks has appointed Sergio Amodeo as Group Chief Financial Officer. He joins the Executive Leadership Team and reports to Chief Executive Officer Jesper Trolle.

Amodeo joins the cybersecurity distributor from Nexture, where he was Group Chief Financial Officer and a Board Member. He previously held Group Chief Financial Officer roles at Radisson Hospitality and TeamSystem, and earlier finance positions at Danone and Procter & Gamble.

He will lead the group's global financial strategy, planning, reporting and governance as Exclusive Networks expands its international operations and invests in services for channel partners and vendors.

Exclusive Networks operates from offices in more than 50 countries and says it can serve customers in over 170. The company operates in a part of the cybersecurity market where distributors face pressure to provide specialist knowledge alongside financial stability and broad geographic reach.

That pressure has grown as customers face tougher regulatory, operational and security demands, while vendors shorten innovation cycles and push new products and service models through the channel. Distributors have also had to adapt to stronger demand for managed services, cloud-delivered security and AI-based protection.

Amodeo's remit includes overseeing how the group aligns investment with its longer-term financial plans. Exclusive Networks has been increasing support for partners pursuing recurring revenue models and broader security portfolios, including zero trust, secure access service edge and cloud-native security.

Trolle described the new finance chief as an experienced operator in complex international businesses.

"Sergio is an outstanding executive who has led finance functions through complex, high-growth environments across multiple geographies and business models. His expertise, judgment and leadership will be invaluable as we pursue our ambitions and continue to build a business of lasting value for our stakeholders," said Jesper Trolle, Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Networks.

The hire adds another senior executive with experience in private-equity-backed and multinational companies at a time when financial discipline remains under close scrutiny across the technology supply chain. The sector has faced shifting demand patterns, tighter customer budgets in some markets and rising expectations around service delivery.

Before joining Exclusive Networks, Amodeo built his career across consumer goods, software and hospitality, giving him experience in sectors with differing cost structures and growth profiles. That mix may prove relevant for a distributor balancing vendor relationships, partner support and expansion across multiple regions.

His appointment also highlights the importance of finance leadership as cybersecurity groups seek to scale while maintaining oversight of margins, working capital and cross-border operations. In a market shaped by fast product cycles and evolving customer requirements, those internal controls have become a more visible part of competitive positioning.

Exclusive Networks said Amodeo will play a central role in guiding the business through its next phase of development.

The appointment comes as cybersecurity distributors continue to invest in leadership teams capable of supporting international expansion and evolving customer requirements. Financial oversight has become increasingly important as the sector navigates shifting technology demand, acquisitions and recurring revenue business models.

Industry participants are also balancing investment in cloud, AI and managed security services while maintaining operational efficiency across global markets.

Executive appointments at the finance level are therefore playing a growing role in shaping long-term business strategy and governance. Exclusive Networks said Amodeo's experience across multiple industries and international organisations will support the company's next stage of growth.